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2025 Women in Construction: Andrea Lofaro, KINGS Capital
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Women in construction continue to redefine industry standards through leadership, resilience, and innovation. One achievement I am most proud of is the successful restructuring of KINGS Capital Construction Group’s infrastructure
2025 Women in Construction: April Royster, CitiQuiet Windows
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I’m most proud of leading an interior window project to provide soundproofing for a building housing women recently released from incarceration.
2025 Women in Construction: Robin Landow, Landow and Landow Architects
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? In my 30-year career I have worked on many meaningful projects across sectors. The one with the greatest impact on me was my first, the design of a skilled nursing facility
2025 Women in Construction: Marie McGrath, Levine Builders
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Having worked in the construction industry for over 25 years, every project completed throughout my career has left me with a sense of accomplishment and fulfillment
2025 Women in Construction: Ivelina Vodenicharova, EDA Contractors, Inc.
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The future of construction will be shaped by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced building materials, 3D printing, Building Information Modeling (BIM), drone technology,
2025 Women in Construction: Katherine Rivera, DeSimone Consulting Engineering
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I’m proud of the ways that I can use my engineering skills to support communities. I teach a graduate-level course on BIM and parametric design at Cooper Union
2025 Women in Construction:
Melora Chang, GAMCO Corp.
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of my proudest achievements has been collaboratively leading the transformation of our company’s operational efficiency. Founded nearly 40
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2025 Women in Construction: Alison Ashford, Seyfarth Shaw LLP
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I take great pride in all of my projects but the Moynihan Station redevelopment project in New York City was particularly special. It involved the redevelopment of the historic post office building in the center of Manhattan
2025 Women in Construction: Rosie Tilley, Charney Companies
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The future of real estate demands a shift — rental housing that isn’t just an afterthought but a design-forward, aspirational choice.
2025 Women in Construction: Hannah Gerard, Shawmut Design and Construction
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? I’m most proud of the work my team and I did on the renovations at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York in Midtown. This fast-paced and complex project involved transforming 209 guest rooms and suites
2025 Women in Construction: Hannah Galarneau, The United Group of Companies Inc.
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? AI technology is set to revolutionize the construction and development fields by driving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing safety. Trends like AI-powered project management, predictive analytics for maintenance,
2025 Women in Construction: Victoria Ponce de Leon, P.E., TYLin International
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The Whitney Museum of American Art was the first time I worked on a sophisticated architectural design as part of a very large team. I collaborated with the architect on two feature stairs: one hung like a chandelier as a focal point of the galleries in the heart of the building.
2025 Women in Construction: Jeanine Wilson, CM&B
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Becoming a project executive at CM&B marks a major milestone in my career. This role has deepened my involvement in client relations and sharpened my ability to lead projects from inception.
2025 Women in Construction: Lilya Melnikova, PE, Alan Margolin & Associates
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? It’s hard to choose just one project I’m most proud of, as each one has been special in its own way. From designing a 20,000 s/f home with a cantilevered pool offering ocean views to renovating a 180-year-old church into a local restaurant, each project has challenged me creatively and technically.
2025 Women in Construction: Elif Kucukdilli, Wendel
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? The Queensboro Correctional Facility Chiller replacement was one of my most challenging projects, but also one that I feel the most accomplished due to my growth in skills.
2025 Women in Construction: Jessica Gross, Montroy Architecture
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? Montroy Architecture’s repeat client, Capital Properties, has entrusted me with leading the design and project management of over 100 workplace projects at 111-115 Bdwy.
2025 Women in Construction: Maria Serey-Roman, Plaza Construction LLC
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of my greatest achievements has been working with a talented group of estimators. The teamwork and energy during lump sum bidding months is exhilarating, and a testament to our company’s dedication to building jobs we’re proud of. As I transitioned to project management
2025 Women in Construction: Aislinn McGuire, The Contractors’ Assoc. of Greater NY
February 25, 2025
What trends or innovations do you believe will shape the future of your field, and how are you positioning yourself (or your firm) to be at the forefront? The Contractors’ Association of Greater New York (CAGNY), is excited about innovations in project delivery, particularly the growth of public-private partnerships
2025 Women in Construction: June Perino, Holt Construction
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One project I take great pride in is the Delta One Lounge at JFK Terminal 4. I led financial tracking and change management, coordinating with project managers, superintendents, accountants, trade partners, and clients.
2025 Women in Construction:
Cristen Colantoni, HLW
February 25, 2025
What is one project or achievement in your career that you are most proud of, and how did it impact your organization or community? One of the achievements I am most proud of is HLW’s 2024 recertification of The International Living Future Institute’s Just 2.0 Label, which reflects our